For Gem Enthusiasts

Since the beginning of the cultured pearl industry, Akoya pearls have ruled the market. Learn more about the quintessential round, white pearl.…

Made from two or more materials, assembled gems can make durable and affordable jewelry. Learn more about gemstone doublets, triplets, and other…

Vivianite is so fragile and soft, any faceted gems would be difficult to handle safely, let alone wear. Nevertheless, its blue and green colors…

Do pearls form around grains of sand trapped in oysters? Learn the facts about pearl formation and the various mollusks that create these organic…

Ranging in color from pale yellow to brown, reddish, and green, microlite cabochons are prized by collectors. Faceted gems are very beautiful…

Opal cabochons can fetch high prices but may be difficult to cut. These tips for carving opals can help gem cutters make the most of these beautiful…